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El Jarro Mexican Restaurant

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13421 San Pedro Ave (at Embassy Oaks)
San Antonio, TX 78216

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(210) 494-5084
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If you're up in the area, give this a try. The menu has many many items on it, and I think that can make one feel overwhelmed. I also think that it causes the restaurant to lose ...

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el jarro is great 8/6/2010

El jarro is a GREAT Mexican restaurant on the North side of town. It is not the fanciest looking restaurant, but has an enjoyable atmosphere nonetheless. It is a great romantic date restaurant! The patio is lovely, and everything I've tried has been excellent. The service is pretty decent, and the prices are decent. Great food and great atmosphere. A very enjoyable dinner experience! more
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Great margaritas 8/4/2010

One of the few great margaritas that is dependable in San Antonio. The Tex Mex is OK, but many of the other dishes are very good. I reccommend the Cabrito. more
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excellent food 7/28/2010

El Jarro holds a place in my heart from the days of the 24th Street store. That was where I could be found on Sunday mornings for years, just before going up to Jefferson High School to play football on the front lawn.This store is excellent. Good food, drinks, atmosphere, and, often, entertainment. more
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Mole was the best!!!!!! 7/26/2010

The mole was the best!!!! Great variety for Sumday brunch. Would highly recommend it more
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authentic place 7/26/2010

this is probably the only mexican restaurant that ive been to in san antonio that actually feels and looks authentic. Great menu. good food and drinks. great times. more
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Great lunch 7/22/2010

Overall 8.5 / 10 Salsa 7.5 / 10 Enchiladas 8 / 10 Tacos 7 / 10 The salsa is good but in consistant some days the salsa will be hot. Other days it's not but has a lot of flavor. They've also got a great lunch buffet. more
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Last meal 7/16/2010

Last meal there was good more
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best mexican food 7/12/2010

El Jarro is the best Mexican Food in South Texas. If you eat here, you've got to try the Maria Tortillas. more
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Really great food 7/8/2010

Really great food, really great service and they clearly put a lot of thought into the decor more
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Love to eat here 7/6/2010

We love to eat here on Friday night! Listen to the band and drink margaritas! more
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Pleasant 5/10/2010

Pleasant, relaxing. Courteous knowledgeable staff. Excellent Margaritas. And to top it off, the food is terrific and consistent.? more
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Always a pleasure 3/4/2010

Always a pleasure. I especially enjoy your lunchtime buffet. more
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Good 3/4/2010

If I say youll know who I am Its our place. Dont like going anywhere else in town Always good in every way.? more
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Best mexican food 3/3/2010

El Jarro has some of the best Mexican food in town! They are a family-owned business and have been around for 55 years, now that should tell you something! I absolutely love their fresh table salsa, fresh tortillas, lunch buffet and warm & friendly atmosphere. I'm a fan!? more
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Great margaritas 3/2/2010

their margaritas on the rocks are really good and STRONG!!? more
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Amazing! 2/23/2010

Actually, the chips were amazing and so was the salsa. The super nachos were pretty super too? more
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good deal on food 2/9/2010

The lunch buffet is a really good deal - and the regular menu prices are very fair, I think, for what you get.? more
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amazing food 2/9/2010

Simply amazing food. Tortillas are made fresh, by hand, right inside the restaurant. Everything I had was fantastic. It was so good I can't remember if I had anticuchos (and made my own tacos on the fresh tortillas) or if I had the fajitas [pretty close to the same thing] ... but the food was amazing.? more
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good meal 2/5/2010

Since I've only eaten here the one time my experience is limited, but it was a solid 4 star meal (i.e., Yay! I'm a fan.), more
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Lunch buffet is good 1/25/2010

The lunch buffet is a really good deal - and the regular menu prices are very fair, I think, for what you get. more
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From Tex-Mex to gourmet Mexican cuisine, El Jarro is a favorite meeting place for North Side residents and a long-time San Antonio tradition

Owner Message

  • El Jarro de Arturo restaurant, since 1975, takes pride in preparing its dishes with only the finest and freshest ingredients available, including low cholesterol canola and olive oils for your enjoyment and health. Because of this added care, our family-owned restaurant has been recognized in Bon Appetit Magazine and Who's Who in America's Best Restaurants.

    Arthur and Sandy Cerna welcome you to El Jarro, which means "the jug," as in a jug full of delicious fresh-squeezed lime juice margaritas or maybe Beans ala Charra or a jug full of joy when you experience our establishment.

Editorial

  • In Short
    The large, frescoed interior seems to stretch on forever, but in spite of its size, El Jarro fills up. Lunchtime diners and an upscale after-work crowd come for the best Mexican food on this side of town, including enchiladas and a notable chili and corn soup. Festive and noisy in the evenings, it's a good place for socializing in groups and the well-stocked bar can keep things going long after the beans and rice are gone.

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Additional information
  • Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm Fri, Sat 11am-11:30pm (Band and Bar until 12:30am)
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Northeast San Antonio
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